The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics seeks a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at the rank of Associate (non track), Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor (tenure or non-tenure/clinical track). Opportunities exist for either a clinician or a physician-scientist. The individual selected will join the Division of Infectious Diseases to provide patient care, teaching, and consultative services as an infectious disease physician. The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases currently participates in both patient care and basic science research in the areas of fungal pathogenesis and antifungal drug discovery, host-pathogen interactions, and virology. In addition, the group participates in clinical trials evaluating new antimicrobial drugs.

Requirements: Must hold an MD/DO degree, or equivalent Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics, or equivalent Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Infectious Disease or equivalent License or eligible for licensure in the State of Iowa

Desirable qualifications: Clinical experience in pediatric infectious disease Experience in patient-oriented or laboratory-based research Teaching competence in pediatrics for medical students and residents Evidence of scholarly activity Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills Ability to develop and implement new programs Interest and/or experience in antimicrobial stewardship

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is one of the top biomedical research institutions in the nation and ranked 42nd overall and 20th among public medical schools for NIH funding in FY16. The U.S. News and World Report research ranking places the College 12th among public institutions for FY2016, and the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics ranked 21st overall and 11th in NIH funding among all public pediatric departments nationwide in FY16. The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at the Children’s Hospital trains 47 pediatric residents.

The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics comprises the medical and research staff of UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is one of the nation’s top-ranked pediatric care and research institutions. It is the only university-affiliated hospital in Iowa devoted solely to the care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults, and is Iowa’s only accredited Level 1 Regional Resource Pediatric Trauma Center. In 2016-17 University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital ranked in eight pediatric specialties in the Best Children’s Hospitals U.S. News and World Report, including cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, neonatology, nephrology, orthopedics, pulmonology, and urology, and is the only hospital in Iowa to be nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report for children’s care. A new 189-bed children’s hospital opened in February 2017.

To apply for this position please visit The University of Iowa website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu , requisition number 72295.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity I affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Internal Number: 72295

About University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is one of the top biomedical research institutions in the nation and ranked 41st overall and 20th among public medical schools for NIH funding in FY14. The U.S. News and World Report research ranking places the College 11th among public institutions, and the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics ranked 24th overall and 13th in NIH funding among all public pediatric departments nationwide in FY14. The facilities for patient-care, education, and research are outstanding.
The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics comprises the medical and research staff of UI Children’s Hospital. The University of Iowa Children’s Hospital is one of the nation’s top-ranked pediatric care and research institutions. It is the only university-affiliated hospital in Iowa devoted solely to the care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults, and is Iowa’s only accredited Level 1 Regional Resource Pediatric Trauma Center. In 2015-2016, UI Children's Hospital ranked in nine children’s specialties in U.S. News and World Report, including cancer, cardiology/heart surgery, diabetes/endocrinology, neonatology, nephrology, neurology/neurosurgery, orthopaedics, pulmonology, and urology. A new 189-bed children’s hospital is scheduled to open in 2016.